Eshel Avraham Congregation

Eshel Avraham Congregation began in June 1976, when the organization established a Masorti community in Beer Sheva. 47 years later, Eshel Avraham is a traditional, pluralistic and egalitarian congregation based in Beer Sheva. The community includes 150 families from Beer Sheva and its surroundings, The congregation emphasizes values such as equality, pluralism and Zionism. As a traditional and egalitarian synagogue, prayers are held on Friday night, Shabbat mornings and holidays. Additionally, Eshel Avraham provide ceremonies for all life cycle events, such as Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, etc. In addition to traditional activities, members of Eshel Avraham volunteer on a weekly basis for social service, through various Tikkun Olam projects. Eshel Avraham operates 7 kindergarten classes, for ages 3 months to 5 years, in a private format supervised by the Ministry of Education of Israel. The kindergarten addresses a variety of needs, based on a child’s age and development. Classes provide a traditional, value-based pluralistic experience, emphasizing Jewish life and mutual respect for all people.